Horse Health Matters®
Rio's Quarter Crack: A Case Study
by Jacob Butler
April 19, 2017 17:14
Follow the story of Rio's quarter crack from the time he is a weanling through appointments at Butler's Farrier School as the quarter crack is stabilized, …
Somber Statistics about Equine-Related Head Injuries
by EquiMed Staff
September 12, 2018 09:14
Few equestrians have had a career riding without suffering from injuries, some serious. Learn more about equine-related injuries and why helmets are protective …
What Horse Owners Can Do When They Can No Longer Care for Their Horse
by EquiMed Staff
April 20, 2017 11:05
Recent estimates put owning a horse at around $10,000 a year. This includes basic care costs associated with vaccinations, deworming, hoof care, nutrition and …
How to administer an oral wormer
by Haley Sellers
April 20, 2017 14:03
A basic horse healthcare task - deworming. This slideshow shows the basic technique of administering an oral dewormer. Discuss parasite control with your …
Tip of the Day
Groom clippers with removable blades make a great holiday gift. Clippers generally come with a #10 general purpose blade good for most grooming activities.
Horse Snips - Administering an Oral Wormer
by EquiMed Staff
April 20, 2017 13:56
How do you give an oral wormer to a horse? This short video shows you how. Worming your horse is easy and inexpensive. If you haven' been worming your horse, …
Keeping Cool with Barn Misters
by EquiMed Staff
April 23, 2018 19:40
Learn strategies for helping your horses stay cool on hot summer days, and when all else fails, how different kinds of barn misters can help fight off the heat …
Importance of Proper Hind Leg Conformation
by Heather Smith Thomas
May 3, 2017 10:21
Learn how the conformation of the hind legs of your horse affects both soundness and athletic ability as discussed in this article, the fourth in the series of …
Horse Dystocia - Dealing with a Difficult Foaling
by Heather Smith Thomas
September 4, 2020 16:51
The term dystocia refers to an abnormal or difficult birth which occurs in approximately 10% of foalings and is more common in mares during their first foaling …
Essentials
Meeting the Horse's Basic Dietary Needs
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 11:17
Horses require basic nutrition elements in proper proportions and amounts. This article discuss the equine's basic dietary needs, giving you the information you …
Horse Parasite Control Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
November 8, 2018 11:24
Read about the many types of parasites that can affect your horse and learn how using the three "arms" of strategic deworming can be an answer to your parasite …
Horse Vaccination Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
April 21, 2017 10:34
An effective equine vaccination program always begins with a discussion with your veterinarian and why the risk factors in your particular area of the country …
Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 10:26
Minor injuries and illnesses in horses can turn into costly or catastrophic situations if not recognized and treated promptly. Read to learn the 5 principles of …
Word of the Day
Topical
Applied to certain areas of the skin.
Want a Healthy Horse? Look to the Way Horses Live in the Wild …
by EquiMed Staff
April 25, 2017 13:06
Over the years, researchers have thoroughly investigated the evolution of horses and determined that the way horses live in the wild can serve as a guide for …
es·sen·tial
/əˈsen(t)SHəl/
adjective
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absolutely necessary; extremely important.
synonyms: crucial, necessary, key, vital, indespensable, important, of the essence, critcal imperative, manditory, compulsory, obligatory
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